Valent U.S.A. Sustainability Product Guide Book

| Stone Fruit—California |

Long-Lasting Scale Control Esteem® 0.86 EC Insect Growth Regulator is an easy-to-use liquid insecticide that delivers unsurpassed residual control of scale for stone fruit when applied during dormant or delayed- dormant. Esteem 0.86 EC fits perfectly into Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs because it selectively targets scales while remaining soft on beneficial insects. Esteem 0.86 EC works by affecting all life stages by inhibiting the development of early stages and disrupting the reproduction cycle by sterilizing adults.  Long-Lasting —one well-timed and proper application gives season-long control (always ensure adequate water volume and application speed/coverage)  Controls Scale —including San Jose scale and lecanium scale  Soft Chemistry — Esteem 0.86 EC has minimal impact on pollinators and beneficial insects and mites, and a short REI gives growers quick access to groves and orchards

Esteem 0.86 EC Impact on San Jose Scale Life Cycle

Esteem 0.86 EC inhibits development

Esteem 0.86 EC sterilizes

Second Instar Female

Virgin Female Adult

Gravid Female (underside)

Crawler

White Cap

Black Cap

Nipple Stage

Second Instar Male

Third and Fourth Instar Male (underside)

Adult Male

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